Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-09-2024, 10:30 AM
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Replies: 27
Views: 1,351
Re: Installing a wiring harness
I would suggest paying a professional to install the wiring. Well worth every penny. Folks pay a few thousand easily for chrome trim and pay a ton for paint and body in regard to the exterior of...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-03-2024, 11:13 AM
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Replies: 20
Views: 954
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-10-2023, 09:52 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 971
Re: Insurance that works
I think that is a great idea. I also been thinking about getting an apple air tag for the 47 ford the past year or so. Gas tank is too risky in my opinion to hide the air tag. I would suggest the...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-27-2023, 10:48 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 816
Re: Electric Fuel Pump Installation
I had a similar problem. Even with an electric fuel pump you can drain your battery by starting your car. Make sure that your choke is closed when starting and slowly open up it as it starts to...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-05-2023, 02:25 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 2,066
Re: starting issue carb or not
When starting your car is the manual choke fully closed, halfway or entirely open? Understanding how to use the manual choke can make a huge difference. For me, I always use to have issues...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-10-2023, 10:36 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,323
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-10-2023, 10:32 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,323
Re: Gear Selector Stuck - 48
I encountered this before. Not sure if this will work for you but it fixed the problem for me. Follow the steering column under the hood and move the gears with your hand. It should pop back into...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-10-2023, 10:14 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 2,076
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-26-2023, 10:10 PM
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Replies: 28
Views: 2,612
Re: 47 outer door handle sagging
Had the same issue on my 47 Ford. I just swapped out the driver side door handles and put on the passenger side and put the passenger side on the driver side. It corrected the problem on 3 out of...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-25-2023, 05:53 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 340
1947 Ford Trunk Handle (Locked Out)
I locked the trunk, and wouldn't you know, the next day I tried to unlock, and now the key just keeps on spinning. So now I'm locked out of the trunk. Besides brute force and breaking off the...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-21-2023, 08:08 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 2,076
Oil Bath Air Filter
Greetings all.
I have the original oil bath air filter for my 47 ford and I'm wondering if anyone knows of a place/person that can restore/refinish this type of item.
As far as I have...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-20-2023, 10:25 AM
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Replies: 21
Views: 5,061
Re: Mohair fabric source
Did you know that one goat must thrive and produce for ten years to provide enough mohair to upholster the average five-passenger sedan.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-07-2023, 12:38 PM
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Replies: 34
Views: 4,431
Re: All new wiring...from who?
I got all my wiring harnesses from MACs Auto parts around 12 years ago and till this day i have had no problems. Each harness also came with its own schematic diagram. I really enjoyed doing all...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-07-2023, 12:24 PM
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Replies: 47
Views: 7,532
Re: running with no thermostats
My 47 Ford doesn't have thermostats and is running great and fortunately never had an overheating problem in the 35 years I've owned it. As i started to get more educated on the subject i was going...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-30-2022, 07:46 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 893
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-24-2022, 04:18 PM
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Replies: 31
Views: 3,132
Re: New Project 1947 Ford Super Deluxe
I'm jumping in pretty late here, but I just wanted to ask how is the 1947 project going? I found this thread fascinating as I also have a 47 ford. I'm rooting for you and wish you the best. Brian.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-23-2022, 09:14 AM
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Replies: 141
Views: 21,688
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-11-2022, 11:04 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 977
Battery drains after 2-3 hours of sitting
Greetings all.
I switched over to a 12-volt system in the 47 ford around 15 years ago. At the time the generator was also converted over to 12-Volt.
When the car is running, I have no issues...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-11-2022, 10:42 AM
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Replies: 41
Views: 6,448
Re: the original mechanical brakes
I still drive with the single master cylinder mechanical brake system set-up in the 47 Ford and they work fine along with the original V8 Flathead engine. A braking system set-up will be dependent on...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-09-2022, 09:25 AM
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Replies: 28
Views: 4,705
Re: My daughter tries driving my 3 on the tree..
Wonderful video. Such a beautiful family. Love that your girls are interested in the old bucket lol. I have a 47 Ford along with 2 daughters both 15 and 11. I hope one of them takes interest in...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-25-2021, 11:21 AM
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Replies: 90
Views: 7,591
Re: Patina or Paint?
This is a great post. Well my opinion will be to leave it as is. No Paint. But make sure all the chrome is perfect and shiny.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-25-2021, 10:42 AM
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Replies: 32
Views: 7,237
Re: Choke/throttle rods set up
I also had issues with my choke/throttle on my 47 Ford. The choke would always slide causing the engine to shut down. On the firewall 2 metal L clips hold the choke and throttle in place. Most...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-02-2021, 11:40 AM
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Replies: 37
Views: 4,626
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-10-2020, 05:23 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 4,431
Re: Bill McGrath,Early Ford Store
RIP Bill. I was there at his shop about a few months ago. Bill and his son were super helpful. I hope his son is just as as passionate about the business as his dad was. Bill never rushed me when...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-10-2020, 05:16 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 3,440
Re: The Early Ford Store,reopened
Awesome. I live a few cities over from San Dimas, CA. I love that store. I grab most of my parts from there. Bill and his son are super helpful.
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